Body Changes in Pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of great change for the mother’s body. Postural changes in pregnancy can happen overnight. As the fetus grows in size, the demands on the mother’s body increase. The center of mass of the mother’s body moves forward. The body needs to compensate to keep standing upright. Above […]
Women's HealthEndometriosis Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects at least 10% of girls and women globally. It occurs when tissue that is similar to the endometrium (lining of the uterine wall) grows outside of the uterus leading to pain and infertility. This tissue is usually still found within the pelvis, but in rare conditions can […]
Women's HealthManaging Constipation with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Did you know that you can manage constipation with physical therapy? Constipation is the most common GI complaint, with more than 4 million Americans affected every year. It affects 15-20% of adults, predominantly those over 60 and women. Chances are constipation is something you are personally dealing with, […]
Women's HealthWomen’s Health PT I have been a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting for the past five years and began focusing my continuing education on the pelvic floor and Women’s Health in early 2019. In that time, I have learned so much about pelvic floor physical therapy and continue to learn more every day. […]
Women's HealthPhysical Therapy for Post-partum Care There is no doubt that the body goes through extraordinary changes during pregnancy. Labor and delivery further add to the stresses your body has to endure and it can be hard to know where to start on your path to recovery. Muscle weakness may be something, in particular, you would […]
Women's HealthPreparing Your Body for the Birth of Your Baby Most women are familiar with the Kegel exercise or the contraction of the pelvic floor muscles. While these are important in maintaining the health of your pelvic floor, we must not neglect the flip side to that coin, which is teaching those same muscles how to […]
Women's HealthCommon Breast Problems You May Not Know About Breast health is a topic that touches so many. There are many common breast conditions affecting people of differing ages, sizes, and genders. As a therapist, I have heard the plight of women reporting complaints involving poor fitting bras leading to muscular and skin conditions. Some say,” […]
Women's HealthWould Biofeedback Training Help You? Could you benefit from a biofeedback training session? Let’s try something; try doing a Kegel. Do you know if you are activating your pelvic floor muscles (the muscles that perform a kegel) correctly? Are you certain you are only activating these muscles and not your gluteals or your abdominals too? […]
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